Parents typically
A) treat sons and daughters similarly in all ways.
B) show more warmth to daughters than to sons.
C) encourage sons' achievement, but discourage daughters' achievement.
D) treat sons and daughters similarly except in areas related to gender roles.

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While there may be some cultural differences, research has shown that, in general, parents tend to treat their sons and daughters similarly, except in areas related to traditional gender roles. For example, parents may encourage their sons to engage in more rough-and-tumble play, while encouraging their daughters to take an interest in doll play. However, in matters related to achievement and warmth, parents tend to treat their children equally.

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